Blackpool Tramway
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The Blackpool Tramway runs from Blackpool to Fleetwood on The Fylde in Lancashire, England. The line dates back to 1885 and is one of the oldest electric tramways in the world. It is operated by Black
A Bombardier Flexity 2 and a Balloon double-decker at North Pier
The first tram tracks are installed on Talbot Road, July 2018
Bombardier Flexity 2 seen at Fisherman's Walk, Fleetwood
Illuminated tram No. 633, rebuilt in the shape of a fishing trawler
English Electric Balloon
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The English Electric Balloon is a type of double-decker tram that operates on the Blackpool Tramway. Initially brought into service in 1934, the Balloon formed the backbone of the Blackpool tram fleet
Blackpool Tramway
…Pleasure Beach, Little Bispham and Fleetwood, as well as links to Rigby Road Depot. The Flexity 2 trams now operate the main services, with modified English Electric Balloon double-deck trams available if necessary. A 'heritage service' provided by unmodified, traditional trams usually runs on select weekdays, weekends…
Modified Balloon tram 720 showing the widened doors.
Jubilee tram 762 at the Sand Castle, Blackpool
Millennium car 718, pictured before receiving RVAR compliance modifications.
Car 715 in 2021 in 1970s cream and green livery